Core & Reporting Clinical Applications Analyst II

Company: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab
Location: Chicago
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you will be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
General Summary
The Core & Reporting Clinical Applications Analyst II is responsible for providing support for core, reporting and other clinically focused applications, as well as serving as the liaison between IS and operational departments. They will work with administrative and clinical areas to elicit, analyze, communicate, and validate requirements needed for the design, build, and maintenance of Cerner reports and core solutions.
The Core & Reporting Clinical Applications Analyst II will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute.
The Core & Reporting Clinical Applications Analyst II will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.


Principal Responsibilities
The Core & Reporting Clinical Applications Analyst II will:

• Design and configure Cerner Core build such as locations, positions, users, aliases, etc.
  
• Design and build clinical and administrative reports using primarily Cerner reporting solutions (DA2, Business Objects, LayoutBuilder, CCL queries, etc.)
  
• Assist with application upgrades and enhancements through collaboration with internal departments and external vendors, including developing conversion plans, and system design, testing and maintenance.
  
• Provide consultation to IS and operational counterparts on process analysis and design.
  
• Support application projects by assisting with identifying requirements, determining objectives, identifying stakeholders, recommending product solutions, and establishing budgets and timelines.
  
• Translate user requirements into system design, ensuring systems deliver the desired capabilities to meet the needs of the users.
  
• Participate in the design and deployment of foreign system interfaces between 3rd-party systems.
  
• Collaborate with IS staff and users to develop test plans, including integration and user acceptance testing, to verify configuration satisfies design requirements.
  
• Develop documentation for training, maintenance, and support, including problem resolution and escalation.
  
• Assist with development of plans and materials for employee education including the evaluation of training for effectiveness.
  
• May assist with providing user training.
  
• May serve on appropriate SRAlab committees.
  
• Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
  
  Reporting Relationships
  
  
• Reports directly to the Clinical Applications Manager.
  
  
  
  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
  
  
• Undergraduate degree in information systems, or other related degree.
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an Information Systems Applications Analysts role or equivalent experience.
  
• Minimum 2 years of experience with clinical system tools (e.g. Cerner Millennium).
  
• Knowledge of Cerner Command Language (CCL) with an ability to write queries and support troubleshooting.
  
• Ability to support SRAlab's existing core, reporting, and clinical system applications.
  
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools and Healthcare Information Systems (HIS) to be identified as part of SRAlab's future core applications toolset. Example technologies include new Cerner modules.
  
• Knowledge of rehabilitation healthcare processes in one or more area preferred.
  
• Experience working within Windows operating systems and Microsoft Office tools.
  
• Personal computer skills necessary to prepare project plans, presentations, flow charts, test plans, etc.
  
• Firm knowledge of workflow in one or more area and ability to work independently with users to define how technology can drive business processes.
  
• Analytical skills necessary to resolve issues and/or increase operational efficiency of the patient care process.
  
• Ability to pay close attention to details when designing, implementing, documenting, and maintaining system functions.
  
• Interpersonal skills necessary to actively listen and communicate effectively with IS peers and user community to deliver and support systems based on user needs.
  
• Critical thinking and reasoning skills to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternate solutions, conclusions, and approaches to problems.
  
  
  
  Working Conditions
  
  
• Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
  
  
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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